Browsing Archive: July, 2018

Traffic Signal Timing in San Jose

Posted by Steve Fitzsimons on Thursday, July 26, 2018, In : For the General Public 
The City of San Jose's website has a phone number and email address to report concerns about traffic signal timing.  I just called about an issue I have noticed at the intersection of Fruitdale Avenue and Meridian Avenue, and spoke with a very helpful man who told me the traffic signal coordination plan had recently been updated and the City is still fine tuning, and he would write up a work order to look into my concern.   If you have a question about traffic signal timing at an intersection...
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Botts dots are going away

Posted by Steve Fitzsimons on Thursday, July 19, 2018, In : For the General Public 
Botts dots, otherwise known as raised pavement markers, are being phased out by Caltrans and many local agencies.  These dots, named for long-retired Caltrans engineer Elbert Botts who invented them about 50 years ago, have been the primary warning device since then for drivers who were drifting out of their lanes.  Now, two factors are behind the change to reflective and wider lane lines:  1. elder drivers have an easier time seeing the reflective paint, and 2. self-driving cars can't see th...
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Steve Fitzsimons If you would like to ask a question about driving rules, traffic signals or street lights, send your questions to: SFitzsimons@W-Trans.com or call 650-314-8313. Steve Fitzsimons is a professional Civil Engineer and Traffic Engineer in California. He is a principal at W-Trans. Find out more about W-Trans at www.w-trans.com **** If you need a traffic signal design or review, W-Trans is available for hire. If you are an electrical contractor, W-Trans is available for hire to prepare timing plans or traffic control plans.

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